Language/Taita/Vocabulary/How-to-Say-Hello-and-Greetings
Hi Taita learners! 😃
Taita is a Bantu language spoken in the Taita Hills of Kenya.
Greetings are an important part of any language because they allow you to connect and communicate with others.
If you’re planning a trip to Kenya or are trying to learn Taita, keep reading to discover some of the most important greetings.
Let’s get started! 🤗
PS: Finish this lesson and explore this page: Count from 1 to 10.
Greetings[edit | edit source]
These phrases give a basic introduction to the Taita language, but keep in mind that the Taita language, like many others, has nuances and variations that may not be captured in a simple list. Additionally, Swahili is widely spoken in Kenya and often influences or is integrated with other local languages, including Taita.
English | Taita | Influenced by Swahili |
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general greeting (Hello) | Maana | |
general greeting (Hi) | Sere | |
general greeting | Davuka | |
Reply to Davuka | Navuka | |
Hello father | Mana aba/apa | |
Hello mother | Mana mao | |
Good morning | Kwawuka mana | |
Good morning | Kwalale mana | |
Afternoon and evening greeting | Kwasinda mana | |
Nighttime greeting | Lala maana | |
How are you? | Koko mana? | |
How was your day? | Kwasinda wada? | |
Sleep well | Kulale mana | |
Bye | Enda mana | |
Who are you? (sing.) | Oho ni ani? | |
Who are you? (pl.) | Oho ni ani? | |
Who is he? | Nani (uo)? | |
Where are you going? | Kwawaenda hao? | |
Where are you? | Koko hao? | |
Where is it? | Cheko hao? | |
Thank you | Asante | Yes |
Yes | Ee | Yes |
No | Hapana | Yes |
Please | Tafadhali | Yes |
Goodbye | Enda mana |
Dialogue in Taita[edit | edit source]
Person A | Person B |
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Maana! (Hello!) | Maana! Koko mana? (Hello! How are you?) |
Navuka. Kwawuka mana? | Navuka. Kulale mana! (Good, sleep well!) |
Quiz: Understanding Taita[edit | edit source]
Question | Options | Answer |
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What does "Maana" mean? | a) Goodbye
b) Thank you c) Hello d) How are you? |
c) Hello |
How do you respond to "Koko mana?" | a) Kulale mana
b) Navuka c) Maana d) Kwawuka mana |
b) Navuka |
What is the phrase for "sleep well" in Taita? | a) Kulale mana
b) Maana c) Koko mana d) Kwawuka mana |
a) Kulale mana |
Sources[edit | edit source]
- https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/business/dde6a8dad40db93807a7a807ebcfc871
- http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/
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